What is the standard form of equation of a circle with center at (-2, -3) and passing through the point (-2, 0)?

A) (x + 2)2 + (y + 3)2 = 9

B) (x − 2)2 + (y − 3)2 = 16

C) (x − 2)2 + (y − 3)2 = 4

D) (x + 2)2 + (y + 3)2 = 16

E) (x − 2)2 + (y + 3)2 = 9

Question

What is the standard form of equation of a circle with center at (-2, -3) and passing through the point (-2, 0)?

A) (x + 2)2 + (y + 3)2 = 9

B) (x − 2)2 + (y − 3)2 = 16

C) (x − 2)2 + (y − 3)2 = 4

D) (x + 2)2 + (y + 3)2 = 16

E) (x − 2)2 + (y + 3)2 = 9

anonymous · Answer

Think about the two given points graphically. What would be the radius of this circle?